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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What description of Sheba swims into Barbara's mind at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Plain.
(b) Shabby.
(c) Fey person.
(d) Old-fashioned.

2. How does Barbara first meet Sheba?
(a) During Mawson's "Meet and Greet."
(b) Through Steven's parents.
(c) Through Sue Hodge.
(d) At "Parent/Teacher Night."

3. How do Barbara and Sheba know each other?
(a) Barbara moved in next door to Sheba.
(b) They were both teachers together.
(c) Barbara was Sheba's math instructor.
(d) They worked at the same law firm.

4. How long have Barbara and Sheba known each other at the end of the foreword?
(a) Two and a half years.
(b) Eighteen months.
(c) Six years.
(d) Three months.

5. What does Samuels compare Sheba's classroom to?
(a) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(b) Lord of the Flies.
(c) The Vampire Diaries.
(d) The Stupids Step Out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara wish to speak to Sheba about at the end of Chapter 1?

2. What is Richard's profession?

3. For what does Sheba actually seem to feel remorse, as told by Barbara in the foreword?

4. Why does Sheba's son attend a private school?

5. Why does Barbara believe she is the most qualified to tell Sheba's story?

(see the answer key)

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